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Beware of Financial Abuse of the Elderly

Beware of Financial Abuse of the Elderly

Scams targeting senior citizens are on the rise, so the real question isn’t if a scam will be tried, but when. TC Palm’s recent article,

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Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?

Should I Just Copy and Paste an Estate Plan from the Internet?

Have you considered creating your own estate plan from a template on a website, instead of using the services of a qualified estate planning attorney?

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Planning for Incapacity is Wise Move

Planning for Incapacity is Wise Move

Many of us are not very proactive in estate planning or aware of the issues of elder law, even though we know that eventually we

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Help Your Loved Ones and Be Clear with Your Estate Planning Documents

Help Your Loved Ones and Be Clear with Your Estate Planning Documents

It can be tough to decipher all of the requirements and rules in estate planning documents, along with the probate process. If you can’t figure

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Great Info on GRATs

Great Info on GRATs

A GRAT is a trust that is typically created by a grantor who transfers assets, like stock or closely-held business interests, to the GRAT for

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Saying “I Do” Again in Your Golden Years

Saying “I Do” Again in Your Golden Years

A late-in-life remarriage can get extremely complicated, says New Hampshire Magazine in “Navigating Late-Life Remarriage.” This is especially true if you don’t know your legal

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Blended Family Estate Planning

Blended Family Estate Planning

The best time to start estate planning is now—before the plan needs to be implemented, says The Fairfield Bay News in “Estate Planning Tips for

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Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting

Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting

It’s not uncommon for parents to be mediators between their children. But after they pass away, siblings can battle more frequently and more aggressively. The

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No One is Exempt from Planning for Incapacity

No One is Exempt from Planning for Incapacity

Incapacity planning is about designating how you want to be cared in the event that you lose your cognitive ability. It’s hard to face, but

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Old Law Plays Role in Tennessee Will Contest

Old Law Plays Role in Tennessee Will Contest

“It's stopped the five adopted children of the late Astec Industries CEO J. Don Brock from contesting their father's estate twice now—a 110-year legal decision

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Maurice Sendak’s Estate Wins Battle over Author’s Works

Maurice Sendak’s Estate Wins Battle over Author’s Works

Author Maurice Sendak’s estate has won in a legal battle with the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. The museum was the repository of thousands

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Surprise Your Heirs with the Perfect Estate Plan

Surprise Your Heirs with the Perfect Estate Plan

“You may have created the perfect estate plan, but your heirs can easily end up in conflict and your estate in dispute–especially if the provisions

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